In the 2010 general election campaign, the manifestos of the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats outlined plans, respectively, to replace or reform the existing 展开

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 established police and crime panels within each force area in England and Wales (excluding Greater London). These panels consist of at least one representative from each local authority in that area, … 展开

Candidates must be 18 or over and registered to vote within the police area on the date of nomination. Members of the House of Lords are not … 展开

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Elections originally … 展开

The core functions of a PCC are to secure the maintenance of an efficient and effective police force within their area, and to hold the 展开

On 16 August 2012, the Home Office announced that every newly elected police and crime commissioner would be required to swear an "oath of impartiality" before taking office. The oath reads:
I do solemnly and sincerely promise that I will serve all the people … 展开

Elections for commissioners use first-past-the-post voting. Prior to the passage of the Elections Act 2022, the supplementary vote system was used: voters marked the ballot paper with their first … 展开